"rebuked" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 斥责
• 指责

Definition

严厉批评或指责某人，因为他们做错了事。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

‘Rebuked’ 属于正式用语，常用于书面或正式场合。常见搭配有 'rebuked him for...' 或 'publicly rebuked'。口语中多用较温和的词，如 'scolded', 'reprimanded'。

Examples

The teacher rebuked the student for talking in class.

老师因为学生在课堂上说话而**斥责**了他。

He was rebuked by his boss for being late.

他因迟到被老板**斥责**了。

She quietly rebuked her son for being rude.

她悄悄地**斥责**了她的儿子，因为他很无礼。

He publicly rebuked the committee’s actions.

他公开**指责**了委员会的行为。

Feeling hurt, she rebuked her friend for the comment.

她感到受伤，**斥责**了朋友的评论。

After the argument, he felt bad for how harshly he had rebuked his brother.

争吵后，他为自己对弟弟**斥责**得太重感到后悔。